What is the meaning of underperform?

verb

  • Perform less well or with less success than expected.
    • usage: "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year"
  • Perform too rarely.
    • usage: "Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good"
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